The aim of this work is to record changes on accessory muscles especially sternocleidomastoid and scalene after applying cervical NAGs in COPD patients.
Natural gliding movements in the spine, known as apophyseal glides, occur during breathing. These movements are believed to be important for maintaining good posture and flexibility in the spine. In COPD patients, the muscles that support the spine, like the scalene and SCM, can become tight and strained due to labored breathing. This tightness can lead to neck and shoulder pain. While studies suggest that natural apophyseal glides improve spinal mobility, accessory muscle flexibility and reduce pain, there is room for further research on COPD patients, especially in Pakistan.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
36
Diaphragmatic, Pursed Lip breathing and Targeted cervical muscle stretches 10 repetitions x 1 set, 3 days/week Total of 9 sessions were given each consisting of 40 mins.
Natural Apophyseal Glides of Cervical spine are given 3 repetitions x 3-6 sets, 3 days/week. Diaphragmatic, Pursed Lip breathing and Targeted cervical muscle stretches 10 repetitions x 1 set, 3 days/week Total of 9 sessions were given each consisting of 40 mins.
Pakistan institute of medical sciences
Islamabad, Federal, Pakistan
RECRUITINGTape Line
Changes from baseline ROM range of motion for cervical flexion,etension, lateral flexion and rotation is measured using tape
Time frame: 3rd week
NPRS
Changes from baseline for pain is measured using NPRS. NPRS stands for Numerical Pain Rating Scale, a common method for assessing pain intensity. It's a simple scale from 0 to 10, where: 0 represents no pain, 1-3 represents mild pain, 4-6 represents moderate pain, 7-10 represents severe pain. Patients are asked to rate their pain by choosing a number on this scale to evaluate and monitor pain levels before and after treatment.
Time frame: 3rd week
Dyspnea Index
Changes for baseline for level of Shortness of breath is measured using Dyspnea Index. The dyspnea index, also known as the Modified Medical Research Council (MMRC) scale, measures the severity of breathlessness or dyspnea. It's a 5-point scale: Grade 0: No dyspnea, Grade 1: Dyspnea during strenuous exercise, Grade 2: Dyspnea during moderate exercise, Grade 3: Dyspnea during light exercise or walking on level ground, Grade 4: Dyspnea during daily activities or at rest. This scale helps assess the impact of treatment on copd patients.
Time frame: 3rd week
Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia
Changes from baseline for level of kinesiophobia is measured using Tampa scale. The most widely used scale for assessing kinesiophobia is the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK). This questionnaire contains 17 items that gauge a person's fear of movement and associated with movement. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale, with a higher score indicating a greater degree of kinesiophobia. It has an excellent reliability of Cronbach Alpha \> 0.9 (18). Scores for each item are added together to get a total score. Scores can range from 17 (low kinesiophobia) to 68 (high kinesiophobia). A cut-off score of 37 is often used to indicate high kinesiophobia in COPD patients.
Time frame: 3rd week
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